The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-06-15
SCHOOL EXHIBITION.
Programme Of Exercises
Inv the Children.

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Editor Press and Banner:
It has been sometime since have 1respass-
ed on your gene:ouS nature but VIII now
proceed to tax IL to the utmost capacity. l
have fallen in line along with the farmers
get up with the larks in the morning my red
bandana around my neck and rally forth with
the intent of destruction In my mind OF gen,
eral green and his allies and this proceeded
to do with the necessary implements, eth
er q plow or hoe, until the Swallows home
ward fly" The crops promise an abundant
yield-the grain crop is now being harvested.
and feeling of contentment seems to per-
wade In the minds OF most OF my nelghoors,
so far as the crops are concerned
monotenous long-day life, was agreeably
varied on the 10th instant. 1t was our good
fortune to attend the closing exercises Of the
hood sheo tsaght 81 Miss nj Lucy Pnsep who
by the way, is trained educator and knows
exactly how to "train the young idea how TO
shoot" and merit the confidence and esteem
of her pupils and the approval OF her patrons.
This shool is located in the Jack Young and
Rampey neighborhood. The opening the eX.
ercises were announced by Mr. Mitchell
Young, with appropriate remarks in man-
ner that was creditable to the young man.
The programme was as follows:
Salutatory-Master Hazel Smith.
"Its not worth while to hate"--Master Pope
Song; ave oil love one another'-School.
~ wouldn't be girl like you" (Dialogue)-
Master w. Merriwether and Miss Rampey.
Recitation by-Master John Hughey.
Song; "Somebody's tall and handsome
Miss Matte Lue Finley.
"Grandma's beau"-Miss Matte Tharp.
Dialogue Miss Eula Hughey and others.
"Mother's girl"-Miss Lula Young.
Recitation by Miss Lizzie Merriwether.
"SmaIl pictures have large ears"-Misses
Mamie Rampey and Annie Tharp.
"Temperance Lecture'-Master Pope Young
w "Daisy"~Miss Matte Hughey.
Bringing in the cars - Master Duckett
Young and Miss Ida Rampey.
"Old Maid"-Miss Mamie Rampey.
Recitation by Master Geo. Tharp.
THE Young Crittc'-Masters Hazel Smith
aug "sour nT'TSsi grapes" Recitation) - Miss Eulo
| HuGhey.
Cast thy bread upon the waters"-Miss Lii
"Indoience" (Dialogue) - Misses Matte
Tharp and Addie Hughey.
"There'll be something in Heaven for chill
dren to do" (Song)-School.
Lecture on tobacco" "tDialogue)-Misses Ii
da Rampey and Lula Young.
"The coming woman'-A1iss Matte Hugh
"Now I am o grandma"-Miss Lula Young
and others.
Valedictory-Master Duckett Young.
"Glory 10 God" CLOSING Sone)-School.
| "Queen of the Roses"-Miss Bessie Metts.
The pieces were well rendered and the pu
pills acquitted themselves admirable, which
reflects notonly credit on their teacher, but
close application a diligent study on their
individual parts.
Rev. Mr.. Carter and wife, OF Greenwood. Az
| ter the exercises were concluded everyone re-
paired to the shades of the surrounding oaks
where an elegant dinner was spread by the
ladies who are ever mindful for the comforts
of all of us. The dinner consisted of all that
heart could wish. The Rev. Carter invoked
the blessings Of God. Could we partakc ol
such dinner every day, the three score years
and ten allotted TO mankind would be toe
short u life. The bill Oi fare, consisted of ev
erything from the fittcd lamb OF Madam
Young to the sweetest pie and cake. and tc
say that we enjoyed t-well you know how il
Is yourself-lf you don't you are the frs,
newspaper man, ever heard OF. that did not
The occasion reminded Inc of the oldtimt
| hospitalties and social gatherings. We me
many friends OF our boyho0d days, and tho
day was heartily enjoyed by all. Long may
| the Purtville School stand and flourish. Fol
real solid enjoyment attend the closing ex
erciseS Of one Of our country schools. Fol
fear OF taxing your generosity too much de-
ponent sayeth not. -
ONE OF THE BOYS.